F. Scott Fitzgerald stamp Prices???

[Big Ben]

Post a scan of the card!

[tuckr1]

The blue framing around the card is a 2002 Topps Buyback holder

Thanks Tucker

[DerekMichael]

Here is mine.

It would be nice to see some legitimate proof and to gain a better understanding of this.

Has anyone ever seen anything from the supposed auction in 1951?

[tuckr1]

Nice Derek, thanks for sharing. I am very interested in any information or proof about these cards as well???

Seems to be very limited info on these cards. One member was trying to get in touch with F. Scott Museum but I haven't heard if they got any results??

[arc2q]

I think the lack of information on this stamp is due in large part to the desire many people have to keep the myth/mystique contained. This is an exceptionally easy stamp to replicate (of course, that is an assumption as I would not try to do it). Once that cat is out of the bag forgeries will be all over the market -- if they are not already. Proving a card ever belonged to F. Scott Fitzgerald seems tough at this stage so it seems better to just maintain the myth and leave it at that. Too much attention will ruin the intrigue.

I have one and have tried to buy more since (in fact, Derek, I was the underbidder on that Bowerman) but I recognize the mystique has its limits. It makes a great story and I tell visitors who inquire about my cards this provenance story the first chance I get. It rejuvenates their interest following their disappointment when I have to say, "No, I don't have a Honus Wagner." I am happy keeping it as a tale without proof...

[sb1]

Originally Posted by arc2q

I think the lack of information on this stamp is due in large part to the desire many people have to keep the myth/mystique contained. This is an exceptionally easy stamp to replicate (of course, that is an assumption as I would not try to do it). Once that cat is out of the bag forgeries will be all over the market -- if they are not already. Proving a card ever belonged to F. Scott Fitzgerald seems tough at this stage so it seems better to just maintain the myth and leave it at that. Too much attention will ruin the intrigue.

I have one and have tried to buy more since (in fact, Derek, I was the underbidder on that Bowerman) but I recognize the mystique has its limits. It makes a great story and I tell visitors who inquire about my cards this provenance story the first chance I get. It rejuvenates their interest following their disappointment when I have to say, "No, I don't have a Honus Wagner." I am happy keeping it as a tale without proof...

Agreed! I have never seen any concrete proof that ties the stamp and the person. In fact most stamps of the day had all three of the persons initials,, why not F. S. F. then it might be more plausible. Perhaps an urban legend. And, yes I have one, acquired who knows where in the last 20 years.

[pkaufman]

Scott, perhaps all three initials are there if you look closely.